Steelite Ink Crackle Grey Coupe Plates 153mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
These 153mm coupe plates are part of Steelite's Ink Crackle range, finished in a muted grey colourwash glaze that produces a subtle crackled surface texture. The coupe profile — a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 152
- Dimensions
- 153(Ø)mm
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Product Description
These 153mm coupe plates are part of Steelite's Ink Crackle range, finished in a muted grey colourwash glaze that produces a subtle crackled surface texture. The coupe profile — a shallow, rimless dish — keeps the focus firmly on the food, making these a practical choice for starters, small plates, and side dishes where presentation matters.
Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded material in commercial tableware. It offers a good balance of chip resistance and glaze durability under the repeated thermal cycling of a working pass and commercial dishwasher. The Ink Crackle glaze is applied as a colourwash, which means the crackle pattern varies naturally between pieces — giving the range a handcrafted feel without the fragility that hand-thrown pottery can bring to a busy service environment.
From a practical standpoint, the neutral grey tone works well alongside a wide range of plating styles and food colours without competing with the dish. The coupe shape stacks cleanly, which helps with storage and minimises breakage risk during handling. Key operational points worth noting:
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction supports regular commercial dishwasher use
- Rimless coupe profile suits compact plating on smaller covers
- Grey colourwash glaze provides a neutral backdrop for varied menu styles
- Designed to stack stably, reducing storage footprint and handling risk
- Sold in packs of 12, suiting smaller top-up orders alongside existing stock
At 153mm, this is a starter or side plate size. It is not suited to main course covers, and operators running high-volume all-day services may find the pack size of 12 requires multiple orders to build adequate float. For sites needing a larger plate within the same Ink Crackle range, higher-diameter options are worth exploring.
If you are building a new crockery specification or want to discuss how the Ink Crackle range sits alongside other Steelite lines on your table, we are happy to help you think it through before you commit to quantities.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for commercial dishwasher durability
- 153mm coupe profile, rimless for clean starter and side plate presentation
- Grey colourwash glaze with naturally varying crackle pattern across pieces
- Stable stacking profile reduces storage space and handling breakage risk
- Sold in packs of 12 for flexible quantity ordering and stock top-ups
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid glaze deterioration
- Neutral grey tone complements varied plating styles without visual competition
- Consistent stack height simplifies storage and speeds up cover preparation
- Handcrafted aesthetic supports premium menu positioning without bespoke costs
- Pack-of-12 format allows targeted top-up ordering to replace breakages efficiently
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 152
- Dimensions
- 153(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 210g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a standard material in commercial tableware specifically because it tolerates the thermal and mechanical demands of commercial dishwashers. The glaze should hold well under regular machine washing, though as with all glazed crockery, stacking care and avoiding abrasive cleaning agents will extend the life of the finish.
- That depends on cover count, table turns, and how frequently you run dishwasher cycles during service. As a working guide, most operators aim for two to three times their cover count in crockery float to allow for plates in use, on the pass, and in the wash. At 12 pieces per pack, a 40-cover site serving starters on this size would typically need a minimum of seven to ten packs to operate comfortably.
- The crackle effect in the Ink Crackle range is a surface glaze finish, not structural cracking of the ceramic body. As with any glazed tableware, the key hygiene consideration is to retire plates that show genuine chips or cracks to the ceramic itself, as these can harbour bacteria and are difficult to clean effectively. Surface glaze texture alone does not typically present a hygiene issue under normal commercial use.